Kedron - Gordon Park

This is a noticeably young area, with a typical age of 35 and far fewer seniors than the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and the population grew by 14% between 2011 and 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 20.4% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the main language for 84.3% of the community. While about 12.3% of people use another language at home, this is well below the national average.

A large shift has occurred since 2011, with the number of people reporting no religion rising by 20 points to 42.6%. This is now well above the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 39.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. This is reflected in the high school completion rate of 77.1%.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, and the typical family earns $2,882 a week. About 32.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are higher than the national figure, though they have fallen since 2011. More people here provide unpaid care for children than is typical for the state.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate and a typical personal income well above the national and state figures.

The area has a high number of people living alone, while one-parent families are less common than in most other areas. About 60% of households consist of couples with children.

Rental properties are far more common here than across Australia, and fewer homes are owned outright. The housing stock is denser, with far fewer three-bedroom homes and detached houses than the state average.

Working from home is very popular at 22.1%, and public transport use is much higher than in most areas. The suburb is well served by a high number of bus stops and routes.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.5% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a larger share of the community than in most other areas.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and unemployment is lower than the state average. Many residents work as professionals in health, education or technical fields.

This is an area of significant advantage, ranking in the top 10% for education, job skills and overall advantage across Australia.

The area receives far more annual rainfall than the Queensland average, while the average minimum temperature is about the same as the rest of the state.

This is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, groceries and health services.